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Senin, 19 Juni 2017

#jalanjalanbabel Part 6 Temple of Kwan-Im Goddess Belitung

Cloud upon Goddess Kwan-Im temple in Belitung

The weather was gloomy when we arrived at Kwan-Im temple, the biggest and the oldest temple here in the province of Belitung. I read that this temple was first found in the year 1747. To enter this temple, you have to climb 86 stairs. I am pretty sure you will be able to climb all stairs up to the top. There are three places of prayer here: Shimunyo, Sitiyamuni, and Kon Im. Red is the dominated color here in this temple. Many people from around Indonesia and abroad visited this temple, especially during the Chinese New Year

Inside the temple, obviously one of the praying rooms

When you are in this temple, you will have the chance to see views of Mount Bird Bath (don't ask me why they named the place like that) located behind this temple. Unfortunately, due to limited of time we didn't go there at all. There is also this big statue of Kwan-Im Goddess, but it seems they have this kind of renovation during our visit. So, we didn't take many photos there.

Behind me the big statue of Kwan-im Goddess

If we visit here during Chinese New Year or another event like Vesak Day, big chances we won't be able to look around. Many pepole come here to pray, as it is said their prayers granted. If you are not here to pray and just for a visit, make sure to take off your shoes or sandals before entering the temple. And don't make too much noise because after all this is a place for people to pray. No monkeys on sight when we visited there, but there are many dogs at that time. No worries, these dogs are friendly and it seems they are used to get food from visitors.